"The Triumphs of Eug ne Valmont" is a collection of short stories by Robert Barr, first published in 1906. The stories feature the titular character, Eug ne Valmont, a French detective who solves crimes in the late 19th century. Valmont is portrayed as a confident and clever detective, who often outsmarts the criminals he is investigating. The stories are full of humor and satire, with Valmont being portrayed as a parody of the typical fictional detective...